NEWS & EVENTS BLOG

This week, the children were thrilled to welcome local author, Mirabel Lavelle, for a special creative writing workshop inspired by her picture book Zeb, Jet and the Ice-Cream Calamity . Set in a familiar local area, Mirabel’s adventure story blends imagination with learning — featuring fun educational tasks, a catchy song (complete with sheet music), and an important message about food allergy safety. The children listened attentively as Mirabel shared how her story was crea

Today, pupils began their exciting journey into the computer science strand of our computing curriculum. The children have started exploring a range of coding skills using the interactive learning platform Code.org . Code.org provides a fun and accessible way for children to learn the fundamentals of programming. Through games, puzzles, and creative challenges, pupils develop problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and an understanding of how computers follow precise instr

We had an exciting day in school last week the Newcastle Eagles  came in to run a special “Hoops for Life”  basketball session with our...

In English, Year 5 have been diving into Michael Morpurgo’s retelling of Beowulf , one of the oldest and most famous Anglo-Saxon legends....

In History, Year 5 have been learning about the Anglo-Saxons  and their arrival in Britain. The children have explored where the...

This half term in RE, Year 5 have been learning all about Moses and the importance of covenants  in the Bible. The children have explored...

This term in Year 5, our budding artists embarked on a creative journey all about movement —and what an adventure it’s been! 1. Capturing...

Year 5 had a fantastic time playing the ukulele and singing along to songs from the 1970s at the Newcastle Big Gig. They showcased the...

In Year 5, pupils have been combining their computing skills with their history knowledge to bring the past to life. As part of their...